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Lobster Tail

Make a Lobster Tail Bustle!

A one-day intensive

with Catherine of Lucky Deluxe

an in-person workshop
at Richard the Thread
1960 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Saturday May 23rd
10 - 4 PM PT

Participants will sew a Victorian-era lobster-tail bustle. Catherine will walk through the construction step by step as well as cover how to wear (yes, even sit), launder and store your new bustle. 

Students will receive a precut kit, to their size, ready to sew. Richard the Thread will cut and tip all your hoopsteel for you. You just do the sewing and socializing, and walk out swinging that tail! Taught by Costume College teacher Catherine Esera, co-owner of Lucky Deluxe Fabrics (https://www.luckydeluxefabrics.com/).

You will let Catherine know by email after registration what your waist and hip measurements are, and if you would like a fabulous, random cotton print or plain white. Trim options will be available to choose from, if desired.

Lobster tail green

Mandatory Kit Fee paid at sign-up. 

A list of student-supplied required tools and supplies will be sent upon purchase.

This is an intermediate-level intensive. Students should be familiar with basic sewing techniques and the operation of their machines.

(Photo courtesy of Truly Victorian patterns.)

 
 
 Tickets on sale through 5/16/26.
Click Here to Register

*$85 CGW Members + $60 for mandatory kit
*$95 Non-Members + $60 for mandatory kit
*Refunds (minus $4 processing fee) for cancellations of this event are available until 72 hours before the event. 
Catherine
Meet the Instructor

Catherine learned to love the art of sewing as a young child. After years of needlepoint, counted cross-stitch, crewel & embroidery, she finally took the plunge and learned to sew on a machine. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a bachelor’s degree in Apparel Manufacturing and Merchandising, with a specialization in theater and costuming. She worked professionally as a costumer in many capacities, including: wardrobe manager, stitcher, designer, first hand, and cutter/draper (pattern maker). During her professional costuming career, Catherine worked in several different theatrical settings, including education, community theater, Shakespeare festivals, opera, regional theater, and large roadhouses.

Catherine is now the co-owner of Lucky DeLuxe Fabrics, a fabric and sewing supply thrift store based in Orange, California.